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Oil Prices in Seaford, DE
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilson Baker Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Liberty Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| PepUp | Call for price | No | No |
Seaford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Seaford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Seaford is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Seaford. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Seaford homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Seaford include Liberty Propane and Peninsula Propane.
Seaford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Seaford: 4 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Seaford: 18 miles
Average Number Of Seaford Homes Served Per Company: 297 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Seaford Oil Company: 120,459 gallons per year
Seaford, DE Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Seaford homeowners purchased a total of 481,837 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Seaford ranks 6th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Seaford ranks 1571st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Seaford’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Seaford, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Seaford Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 43° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Seaford Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Seaford, used by 5,829 or 60.06% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Seaford homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,372 homes (14.14%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,191), propane (1,119), other fuels (157), and other fuels (157).
Seaford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Seaford Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 5,829 | 60.1% |
| Natural Gas | 1,372 | 14.1% |
| Heating Oil | 1,191 | 12.3% |
| Propane | 1,119 | 11.5% |
| Other Fuels | 157 | 1.6% |
| Wood | 64 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 6 | 0.1% |
Electricity (60.1%)
Natural gas (14.1%)
Heating oil (12.3%)
Propane (11.5%)
Other fuels (1.6%)
Wood (0.7%)
No fuel (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Seaford
Heating oil has become less popular in Seaford. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,751 to 1,191, a 31.98% drop.
Seaford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,903 |
| 2012 | 1,995 |
| 2013 | 1,881 |
| 2014 | 1,815 |
| 2015 | 1,741 |
| 2016 | 1,751 |
| 2017 | 1,626 |
| 2018 | 1,579 |
| 2019 | 1,392 |
| 2020 | 1,489 |
| 2021 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 1,191 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Seaford
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,613 to 1,119.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,173 to 1,372.
Electricity use for home heating in Seaford
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Seaford. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 4,425 to 5,829, a 31.73% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Seaford
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Homeowners in Seaford have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Seaford, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,191 households in Seaford, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Seaford, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
12% of Seaford, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Seaford, DE Households | Seaford, DE Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,706 | 1,191 |
4 Seaford, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 481,836 gallons of heating oil delivered to Seaford, DE homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Seaford, DE community relies on its 4 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Seaford, DE, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Seaford, DE.
Seaford Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
